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EpicXL combines elements of our Epic and Signature Reference/XL speaker cables. A specially chosen soft PVC internal jacket is added to correctly space the shielding and minimise mechanical noise. A high density braid and foil shield is applied to each set of conductors and this is in turn protected by a translucent outer jacket, again chosen to reduce unwanted mechanical noise. Each set of EpicXL is built to order at The Chord Company. The conductors are twisted together and clamped in place before being terminated with either banana or spade connectors. By separately shielding the positive and negative conductors of each speaker cable run, we can produce a version of Epic that sounds markedly more refined and musically coherent. It’s particularly good at carrying micro-dynamics and detail and brings great separation and definition to instruments and voices.
Source components and loudspeakers are evolving. The level of resolution that used to be the preserve of high-end audio has trickled down to some surprisingly affordable designs. The downside is that they may well show you things you don’t want to hear – like your cables! EpicXL takes a crucial step forwards in performance by using separate shields for each conductor. That means neutrality, less noise, a bigger and more immersive soundstage and most of all, it means getting new joy from your existing music collection.
Your usual Chord Company retailer may have demo cables available, so you can listen to a set in your own system. It’s a cable that can transform a good system into something quite spectacular.
EpicXL (or rather its predecessor Epic Reference) used PTFE insulation and until the arrival of Taylon®, was our “go to” material. Although expensive, it offered the best performance.
Material technology is constantly developing and improving and alternatives to PTFE are now available. While the high cost of Taylon® prevents us from using this in our Epic range, we were able to find a version of XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) that following extensive listening tests, proved clearly better than PTFE.
Every set of EpicXL speaker cable is built to order and terminated at Chord Company's UK factory with ChordOhmic 4mm banana plugs or ChordOhmic spade connectors.
Shipping and Delivery Policy
Delivery is within New Zealand only, using Toll New Zealand unless otherwise specified. We do not ship outside New Zealand.
Our shipping rates are:
We are as transparent as possible about our shipping prices and delivery times, however, there are many variables that will affect the shipping rate, especially when shipping large items or shipping to rural locations. Please feel free to call us about your particular needs on 04 385 8353.
Estimated Delivery Time:
Orders are generally dispatched within 1-2 business days after your order and payment have been received. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Orders are dispatched from our warehouses in either Wellington or Auckland. Delivery times may vary to each location. As a general guide, please see below.
Please note that the above times are for general (non-Christmas) periods - contact us for Christmas period delivery estimates.
Other Information:
All our products are supplied by New Zealand based Distribution companies, so all warranties are supported within New Zealand. On rare occasions the distributor may be out of stock or a product has become obsolete and there are no more available in New Zealand to replace your unit, so there may be a shipping wait for a replacement to arrive from overseas. If no replacement can be sourced then either an alternative product or credit will be offered.